Yes, you read that title correctly. I touched on this briefly during my most recent post about Hawaiian's PW1100G woes, but an article from the other week casually mentioned A330 lease extensions. That made me take a double take and ask myself, Hawaiian is planning to divest A330s?! … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Planning to Divest A330s?
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Review: Hawaiian Airlines 212 HNL-ITO
As I mentioned in my introductory post, I chose not to fly Southwest Airlines to Hilo because of the poor timing. That's how we found ourselves on Hawaiian Airlines 212 - the first time I've purchased an inter-island flight on Hawaiian in nearly a decade. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Airlines 212 HNL-ITO
PW1100 Issue is Paralyzing Hawaiian
A while back, I reported on Hawaiian's schedule modifications due to ongoing issues with their Airbus A321neo fleet. Unfortunately, the PW1100 issue is paralyzing Hawaiian, taking more of these critical aircraft out of service and forcing the Airline to make difficult choices. … [Read more...] about PW1100 Issue is Paralyzing Hawaiian
Enter: Island Style Maui Sweepstakes
To promote responsible tourism to Maui, Hawaiian Airlines is giving away 200,000 HawaiianMiles, a stay in Wailea, resort dining credits, concert tickets, and wellness experience passes via their Island Style Maui Sweepstakes. … [Read more...] about Enter: Island Style Maui Sweepstakes
What Hawaiian Should Replace the 717 With
I'm not sure why, but a lot of attention has been given to Hawaiian's impending fleet renewal decision. But as readers know, this is old news - they announced this way back in June. But, whatever. I'm here to give my two cents. This is what Hawaiian should replace the 717 with, in my opinion. … [Read more...] about What Hawaiian Should Replace the 717 With
Hawaiian Announces Initial 787 Routes
From the very beginning, we knew Hawaiian Airlines would put their new Dreamliners on West Coast routes for familiarization. But now we know what routes specifically will be blessed with visits from the carbon bird as Hawaiian announces initial 787 routes. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Announces Initial 787 Routes
Hawaiian’s Latest Issues Don’t Surprise Me
Recently, Hawaii's hometown airline had several infuriating failures. And, based on my less serious issues with them, Hawaiian's latest issues don't surprise me at all. In fact, I'd say this is par for the course, just on a larger scale. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian’s Latest Issues Don’t Surprise Me
The End for Hawaiian 717s May Be Near
Hawaiian's inter-island fleet is becoming the bain of their existence. The venerable McDonnell Douglas-designed and Boeing-built aircraft are constantly breaking. But based on remarks by the Airline's CEO earlier this month, it appears that the end for Hawaiian 717s may be near. … [Read more...] about The End for Hawaiian 717s May Be Near
Check Out the Hawaiian 787 Interior!
Boeing Dreamliners graced by Pualani are scheduled to begin arriving in their new island home later this year. And after much anticipation, the Hawaiian 787 interior was finally unveiled, including the configuration of their hotly debated business class product. … [Read more...] about Check Out the Hawaiian 787 Interior!
Technology Issues Persist at Hawaiian
Nearly a month after its massive IT upgrade, technology issues persist at Hawaiian. Not only are they still struggling with that enormous change, but an issue at their outsourced data center further compounded their challenges. … [Read more...] about Technology Issues Persist at Hawaiian